What Should the RN Do When Asked to Accept a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

What should the RN do when asked to accept a patient assignment that he or she may feel unqualified to manage?

• A) Accept the assignment as appropriate if assigned by a legitimate power.
• B) Be primarily concerned with the number of patients being assigned.
• C) Ask how other nurses have handled the assignment in the past.
• D) Determine whether he or she is familiar with the types of patients being assigned.

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Definitions:

Avoided

In legal or contractual contexts, refers to actions or circumstances that render an agreement invalid or not enforceable.

Resold

The act of selling an item that has previously been sold, often referring to goods bought for the purpose of resale.

Resale Price

The resale price is the amount for which goods or services are sold again to consumers or businesses after being bought from the original seller or producer.

Incidental Damages

Incidental damages refer to secondary or peripheral expenses that result from a breach of contract, such as the costs incurred to mitigate losses or to cover additional operational expenses.